■ Death of a Liberian regime: A coup in Liberia was necessary, according to Master Sergeant Samual K. Doe, because of the rampant corruption in the country and "the continued failure of the government to handle effectively the affairs of the Liberian people ■ A joyful birth for Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe last week moved to independence amid scenes of great joy with Mr Robert Mugabe, the new prime minister ■ Master Sergeant Doe’s Cabinet: A correspondent reports on the details known so far of the coup that overthrew President Tolbert and its immediate aftermath. Following the 12 April coup by non-commissioned officers and other ranks in Monrovia ■ An exemplary election: A correspondent looks at the report on the Zimbabwe elections by the Commonwealth Observer Group: An exemplary demonstration of what can be achieved by a free and fair and politically conscious ■ Economic and business news: Budget opportunities: A conference organised by the Nigeria British chamber of commerce in London on the Nigerian budget 1980 attracted some 250 participants ■ Dateline Africa: Ghana: Dispute over appeal against AFRC sentence: There has been some controversy over the special tribunal ruling setting aside adverse findings against Mr E. K. Owusu